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Zelensky Dismisses Ukraine’s Top General

The move follows a wave of protests in response to the firing of the defense minister, who had clashed with the general over how to fight the war.

NYT > World News · 12 minutes ago

Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests

The move comes days after the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

BBC News · 12 minutes ago

Buzz is a group chat platform for the workplace that puts humans and their AI agents in the same conversation.

TechCrunch · 12 minutes ago

Over the past decade, streaming platforms competed by dominating individual formats like music, video, podcasts, or audiobooks. Now, as AI makes it easier to create, organize, and recommend content, those distinctions are fading, pushing companies like Spotify, Netflix, YouTube, and TikTok to become all-purpose entertainment destinations instead.

TechCrunch · 16 minutes ago

Sila's fresh $300 million round will help it make enough of its silicon-carbon anode material to power more than 100,000 EVs.

TechCrunch · 19 minutes ago

Cameron Hamilton Poised to Lead FEMA Once More

Cameron Hamilton defended the agency last year when President Trump talked about eliminating it. Emergency managers hope for more stability if he’s confirmed as administrator.

NYT > Science · 22 minutes ago

Substack will now help users determine whether what they're reading may have been written by AI. A new tool coming to the platform can scan posts, notes, replies, and comments to provide an estimate of how much text could be AI-generated or written with AI assistance, according to a blog post published on Tuesday. The tool is powered by an AI detection company called Pangram and is rolling out across the web and the iOS app, with an Android launch coming "soon." Readers can analyze content longer than 100 words by choosing the "Scan for AI text" option from the three-dot menu in the top-right corner of a post. Substack co-founder and CEO C … Read the full story at The Verge.

The Verge · 33 minutes ago

Netanyahu Ad Uses a Questionable Tactic Against Bereaved Rival

A.I.-generated images showing Gadi Eisenkot, the Israeli leader’s top challenger in upcoming elections, played on anti-Arab sentiments and used images seen as disrespectful to his son, who was killed in the recent Gaza war.

NYT > World News · 43 minutes ago

'They want us gone' - Man Utd fans' fury over ticket ultimatum

Fans tell BBC Sport that a crackdown on touting is affecting some of the club's most loyal fans.

BBC Sport · about 1 hour ago

The Teenage Boys In Search of Their Mother After the Venezuela Earthquake

After Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes, Winder and Deivi Delfín dug every day for 26 days to find the bodies of their mother, brother and grandmother.

NYT > World News · about 1 hour ago

Chelsea interested in former Man City defender Stones

Chelsea are interested in signing England defender John Stones on a free transfer following his departure from Manchester City.

BBC Sport · about 1 hour ago

‘Too Rare to Care’? A New Center for Rare Diseases Hopes to Change That

A new nonprofit wants to streamline gene therapy for diseases often avoided by pharmaceutical companies — making treatment more like a routine procedure than a bespoke drug.

NYT > Science · about 1 hour ago

The acquisition — Einride's first as a publicly traded company — will expand its EV-charging ecosystem as it works to scale its electric trucking business.

TechCrunch · about 1 hour ago

Old Firm disorder report damning - how will authorities respond?

It took four months to land but, when it did, the independent review of crowd disorder at the Old Firm Scottish Cup quarter-final at Ibrox in March arrived with a mighty thud, writes Tom English.

BBC Sport · about 1 hour ago

France Joins a Global Move Toward Restricting Social Media for Children

Its new law, the first of its kind enacted by a European country, will ban access to some accounts for anyone under 15.

NYT > World News · about 1 hour ago

Why States Are Making It Harder to Save Money With Solar Panels

The changes are costing homeowners money. But they also reflect a changing grid — and the need for home batteries.

NYT > Business · about 1 hour ago

The new leasing program is a big change for the hardware company, and comes as it looks to raise prices on many of its products.

TechCrunch · about 2 hours ago

Houthis in Yemen Edge Closer to Entering U.S.-Iran War

The Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen has declared a Red Sea blockade on Saudi Arabia, potentially opening a new front in the war rippling across the Middle East.

NYT > World News · about 2 hours ago

I am a very clumsy man. So clumsy, that I have AirTags hanging off practically every camera I own. Have I left my camera in an Uber? Yes. Have I left it on an airplane? Also yes. For me, finder tags are essential for my cameras. The problem is, strapping a finder tag to a camera is always cumbersome. I currently have them hanging off my camera straps like a phone charm circa 2001. They're ugly, and very much get in the way when I'm trying to focus on shooting. But Peak Design thinks it has a solution in its new Field Bracket system, which it launched today on Kickstarter, starting at $150 for early birds. The Peak Design Field Bracket is p … Read the full story at The Verge.

The Verge · about 2 hours ago

Lebanese army says troops deploying in 'pilot zone' after Israeli withdrawal

A US-brokered agreement should see Israeli troops pulling out of a small part of Lebanon occupied during their conflict with Hezbollah.

BBC News · about 2 hours ago

New data centers built through 2033 could consume as much electricity as India uses today.

TechCrunch · about 2 hours ago

The company didn't say how many are in each city and has taken a far more cautious approach to scaling the network than CEO Elon Musk had promised.

TechCrunch · about 2 hours ago

Inside the Fight to Rid South Africa of Black Immigrants

As immigration surges in the country, activists are going to extreme lengths to expel foreign nationals, often taking the law into their own hands.

NYT > World News · about 2 hours ago

3 Myths Fueling Anti-Immigrant Sentiment in South Africa

As the nation convulses with protests and violence, data and research suggest that some of the biggest arguments against foreigners don’t stand up against the facts.

NYT > World News · about 2 hours ago

Our geometric intuition, long considered something that sets us apart, seems to be shared with other primates.

NYT > Science · about 2 hours ago

Returning Stokes hits ton as Durham beat Derbyshire

Ben Stokes marks his return to competitive cricket for the first time since retiring from Test matches with a stunning century to help Durham beat Derbyshire in the One-Day Cup.

BBC Sport · about 2 hours ago

Carney looking at 'all options' as Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canada

The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.

BBC News · about 2 hours ago

India’s Young Protesters Are Bloodied but Unbowed

A day after police forcibly broke up demonstrations, thousands returned to the protest site in New Delhi to keep pushing for action over the country’s failings in education.

NYT > World News · about 3 hours ago

Trump Escalates Canada Tariffs as Mark Carney Holds Firm

The president’s new tariffs on a top U.S. trading partner aim at gaining concessions, but the Canadian government, and the public, have been bracing for the escalation.

NYT > World News · about 3 hours ago

The Kindle Paperwhite, our favorite Kindle, is down to $124.99. | Image: The Verge If you’ve been thinking about picking up a Kindle before school starts, or for your next vacation, now’s a good time to do it. As part of its Black Friday in July sale, Best Buy has brought the Kindle Paperwhite back down to its all-time low of $124.99 ($35 off). It’s the Kindle we recommend for most people because it has a bunch of features. It’s waterproof and features a sharp 300ppi, 7-inch display, it offers an adjustable warm light for reading at night, and it has great battery life that can last for more than a month on a single charge. Kindle Paperwhite (12th-gen) Where to Buy: $159.99 $124.99 at Best Buy (with ads) $159.99 $124.99 at Target (with ads) Best Buy has also discounted nearly every other Kindle model. The Kindle Kids is a good deal even for adults. It’s down to $99.99 ($30 off), and includes the same hardware as the standard Kindle, but with some extras: a kid-friendly cover, no ads, a two-year worry-free guarantee, and six months of Amazon Kids Plus. If you read comics, the Kindle Colorsoft is also on sale starting at $159.99 ($90 off). It shares many of the Paperwhite’s strengths but adds a color E Ink display that displays color at up to 150ppi. The Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition, which has 32GB of storage and wireless charging, is on sale for $219.99 ($60 off). If you want an e-reader that doubles as a digital notebook, the Kindle Scribe and Kindle Scribe Colorsoft are worth considering. They’re on sale starting at $379.99 ($120 off)  and $479.99 ($150 off), respectively. Each offers an 11-inch display with an included stylus for writing notes, annotating Kindle books, and marking documents. They also include notebook templates and AI-powered tools that can summarize notes or clean up messy handwriting. The biggest difference is that the Scribe Colorsoft adds a color E Ink display, making it a better choice for reviewing color documents or organizing notes with different colors. Read our reviews of the Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition, and Kindle Scribe Colorsoft.  Kindle Kids (2024) Amazon’s Kindle Kids is identical to the standard Kindle — meaning it packs a 300ppi display and support for USB-C charging — but comes with a case, an extended two-year warranty, and six months of Amazon Kids Plus. Where to Buy: $129.99 $99.99 at Best Buy $129.99 $99.99 at Target Kindle Colorsoft (16GB) Amazon gave its Kindle lineup a much-needed jolt with the introduction of the Kindle Colorsoft last year, its first color E Ink ebook reader. Now it’s back with a cheaper 16GB model that offers many of the same perks, including up to eight weeks of battery life and a 7-inch display that’s great for comics and graphic novels. Where to Buy: $249.99 $189.99 at Amazon $249.99 $189.99 at Best Buy $249.99 at Target Kindle Scribe 32GB The third-gen Kindle Scribe 32GB is even bigger than its 10.2-inch predecessor; it offers an 11-inch display with 300ppi resolution and the same great battery life that Kindles are known for. Where to Buy: $499.99 $379.99 at Best Buy Kindle Scribe Colorsoft The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is Amazon’s first note-taking e-reader with a color screen. It features an 11-inch display, a slimmer design, an improved interface, an updated stylus, and a new AI-powered search feature that can quickly summarize documents. 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As for the Pixel Watch 2, it offers reliable fitness tracking based on Fitbit’s software, along with solid performance, all-day battery life, and good integration with Google’s ecosystem, though the offer is limited to the 41mm size. Read our review of the Google Pixel 7 and Google Pixel Watch 2. Best Buy’s selling both the Ring Battery Doorbell 2K and Indoor Cam Plus bundled together for $69.99 ($70 off). Together, they let you keep tabs on both your front door and an indoor space in 2K resolution, with features like motion alerts and two-way talking. The Indoor Cam Plus also includes a removable privacy cover, while the battery-powered doorbell offers a 140-degree field of view and up to 6x zoom to help you get a closer look at visitors. The rechargeable Gooloo F3 Air Duster is down to $33.99 ($16 off) at Amazon, which is one of its better prices in recent months. The cordless cleaner features a 5,000mAh rechargeable battery and a capable motor, along with three speed settings for blowing dust out of keyboards, PCs, car interiors, and other hard-to-reach spaces. It also weighs less than half a pound, making it compact enough to slip into a pocket.

The Verge · about 3 hours ago

As component and RAM shortages drive prices higher, Apple is reportedly launching an "Apple Upgrade" program for leasing new devices. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, it will work similar to a car lease, with options to upgrade to a new device early, or keep or return the device at the end of the lease. Gurman says Klarna will be Apple's financial backer for the new program, which will require a soft credit check to sign up. Apple Upgrade is reportedly slated to launch on July 28th, replacing the current iPhone Upgrade Program and standard financing for new iPhones with a program available for most new iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watc … Read the full story at The Verge.

The Verge · about 3 hours ago

Google released Gemini 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite, and Flash Cyber, but the continued absence of Gemini 3.5 Pro raises fresh questions about its AI strategy.

TechCrunch · about 3 hours ago

Andy Burnham, New UK Prime Minister, Names John Healey as Top Finance Official

As chancellor, John Healey, who quit as defense secretary in the former government, will fill one of the most consequential posts, overseeing fiscal and economic policy.

NYT > Business · about 3 hours ago

Parents will also get a weekly email summarizing their teen’s Twitch activity. | Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge Twitch is giving parents more control over how their children are using the streaming platform, including the ability to block them from broadcasting entirely. Parental controls are now available that allow guardians to link Twitch accounts with their 13- to 17-year-old children, providing account management features and a weekly email summarizing their teen's activity, including channels and hours watched. The controls can be used to prevent teens from livestreaming their own content and disabling Whispers, Twitch's private messaging feature. This includes blocking minors from sending or receiving DMs. Parents can also set flexible daily t … Read the full story at The Verge.

The Verge · about 3 hours ago

Union plans rail strikes over train safety concerns

RMT says it has been in dispute with the rail operator since April, following the rollout of the 810 fleet.

BBC News · about 3 hours ago

A federal judge has signed off on Anthropic's $1.5 billion class action settlement with authors who accused the company of training its AI models on copyrighted books, as reported earlier by Reuters. In an order on Monday, Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín writes that the settlement will provide "meaningful relief," offering authors around $3,000 for each book allegedly pirated by Anthropic. The $1.5 billion settlement is the "largest known copyright recovery in history," according to the law firm representing the plaintiffs. A group of authors - Andrea Bartz, Charles Graeber, and Kirk Wallace Johnson - first filed a copyright lawsuit against A … Read the full story at The Verge.

The Verge · about 3 hours ago

Tours form new alliance in latest blow to LIV Golf

LIV Golf suffers another setback with the announcement of a global alliance between three of the leading men's tours.

BBC Sport · about 3 hours ago

Two French firefighters die tackling blaze near Bordeaux airport

The blaze close to the parking lots at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport is said to have originated from a brush fire.

BBC News · about 3 hours ago

Consortium in talks to buy Liverpool minority stake

A consortium led by British-Indian millionaire businessman Amit Bhatia expresses an interest in buying a minority stake in Liverpool.

BBC Sport · about 3 hours ago

Susumu Tonegawa Dies at 86; Nobel Laureate Showed How Antibodies Fight Infection

The first Japanese scientist to win the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, he went on to discover how memories are stored, advancing understanding of how the brain works.

NYT > Science · about 3 hours ago

Sunrisers thrash MI London in Hundred opener

Phoebe Litchfield top-scores with 43 as Sunrisers Leeds start the new era of The Hundred with a seven-wicket win.

BBC Sport · about 3 hours ago

Villa in talks to sign Chelsea's Garnacho

Aston Villa enter talks to sign Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho on loan, with a potential obligation to buy.

BBC Sport · about 4 hours ago

With the new "Replace Audio" tool, users can update the music on their post at any time while keeping the post's existing likes, comments, shares, and reach intact.

TechCrunch · about 4 hours ago

There's a symbiotic - and sometimes frustrating - relationship between social media sites and the creators that depend on them. Platforms need influencers' and creators' content to keep consumers on their apps; the creators, in turn, need to be able to reach those audiences to justify creating their content in the first place. Creators want a seamless way to make and disseminate their content while being able to make money; audiences want a bottomless feed of entertaining things to look at. And platforms need to keep both parties relatively happy. Over the last few months, Instagram has added a slew of features that are helpful for creator … Read the full story at The Verge.

The Verge · about 4 hours ago

It must be earnings day, because Tesla is making a Robotaxi announcement. The company said in a post on X that it was launching its Robotaxi service in Orlando and Tampa, attaching a pair of maps that show each city's service area. No word on fleet size or whether interested customers would be able to hail a vehicle right away. The timing of the post is noteworthy, considering later today Tesla CEO Elon Musk is expected to provide an update on the progress of the company's Robotaxi service during its second quarter earnings call. Adding two new cities to the docket probably sounds like progress to some investors. Robotaxi now in Tampa … Read the full story at The Verge.

The Verge · about 4 hours ago

Three reasons why UK electricity prices are so high

The government has announced it will cut VAT on domestic electricity to zero but Britons still pay more for power than many other European nations.

BBC News · about 4 hours ago

US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiers

Iran says it has hit two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as well as targets in Bahrain and Jordan.

BBC News · about 4 hours ago

British Politician Ann Widdecombe Was Murdered with a Hammer, Prosecutors Say

The politician, Ann Widdecombe, was eating lunch at home when a man walked in and asked whether she had bank cards, security footage showed.

NYT > World News · about 4 hours ago

With the new tools, parents and guardians will be able to view their teen's time spent on Threads, set daily time limits, adjust sleep mode, and manage their privacy settings.

TechCrunch · about 4 hours ago

Brazil's Amazon sees sharp decline in size of area burned in 2025

The amount of land burned in the world's largest rainforest was the smallest since MapBiomas records began in 1985.

BBC News · about 4 hours ago

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 12, including family of six, medics say

Firas al-Masri, his wife and their four children died in one attack, which the Israeli military says targeted a Hamas operative.

BBC News · about 4 hours ago

The defining moments of the 2026 World Cup

From historic World Cup debuts and emotional first victories, to new stars and the brilliance of legends - relive the defining moments of the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

BBC Sport · about 4 hours ago

Lindt's Easter chocolate sales fall after price hike

The Swiss chocolate maker adjusts its strategy in response to weaker demand after its price rises.

BBC News · about 4 hours ago

Samsung’s latest foldable is expected to be shorter and wider than last year’s Z Fold 7. | Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge Tomorrow's foldable-centric Galaxy Unpacked event looks like it will be Samsung's biggest in years. The company is expected to launch new versions of its Fold and Flip phones while also introducing a brand new Fold form factor that's shorter and wider. It would be the second upheaval to Samsung's foldable lineup in less than 12 months, after last year's Galaxy Z TriFold. For years, there was the little Flip and the big Fold, and that was enough. Not any more. With the first foldable iPhone looming on the horizon, Samsung can't get away with playing it safe. Leaks have pointed to a wider Samsung foldable for months, almost as long as we've … Read the full story at The Verge.

The Verge · about 5 hours ago

Ozempic-maker accuses rival of false advertising

Novo Nordisk has launched legal action accusing Eli Lilly of creating "misleading" ads, a claim its rival denies.

BBC News · about 5 hours ago

As Natural Disasters Expand, a Disaster-Tracking App Is Booming

Known for tracking California wildfires, Watch Duty is moving beyond that mission. Millions of people are turning to it for help.

NYT > Science · about 5 hours ago

It’s a Light Phone. It’s a flip phone. | Photo: Light A few years ago, the team at Light shipped the most smartphone-like device they'd ever created. The Light Phone III still kept to its minimalist, no-distractions ethos, but it was a phone-size rectangle with a phone-size touchscreen, a camera, and a number of other features. Some people loved having an almost-smartphone, but Kaiwei Tang, Light's cofounder, says he started getting feedback he didn't expect. Lots of users, particularly young ones, didn't want a smartphone. More than that, actually: They didn't even want something that looked like a smartphone. "We have users who tell us, 'Hey, I hate smartphones. I don't want to be seen using … Read the full story at The Verge.

The Verge · about 5 hours ago

VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October

Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister.

BBC News · about 6 hours ago

Oil Buyers Battered by the Iran War Energy Crisis Race to Build Buffers

As rising fuel costs clobber their economies, the Philippines and other developing countries in Asia are pushing to build strategic petroleum reserves to cushion against future shocks.

NYT > Business · about 6 hours ago

UK's first sugar factory at risk of closure

Over 100 jobs are at risk after British Sugar announced plans to shut one of its four factories.

BBC News · about 6 hours ago

Watching television very often in midlife may be linked to troubling brain changes decades later. In a study of about 1,700 adults, frequent TV viewers later showed smaller brain regions involved in memory, decision-making, and visual processing, along with more signs of damage in the brain’s white matter. Surprisingly, sitting itself did not appear to be the main issue, since people who spent long hours seated at mentally engaging jobs often showed healthier brain patterns.

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily · about 6 hours ago

Fernandez defends Argentina as Messi questions remain

Midfielder Enzo Fernandez claims Argentina represented their nation "in the best possible way" in the World Cup.

BBC Sport · about 7 hours ago

Ryanair broken window may have been caused by 'foreign object'

Passenger Ljubisa Karović was partially sucked out of a cabin window on the Boeing aircraft.

BBC News · about 7 hours ago

Ancient sediment reveals that some of K’gari’s deepest lakes vanished around 7,500 years ago, despite unusually heavy rainfall. The surprising discovery suggests changing winds and future climate shifts could threaten the sacred lakes known as the Eyes of K’gari.

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily · about 7 hours ago

Will the U.S. and China Build Walls Around A.I.?

Rapid advancements in Chinese artificial intelligence models reportedly have Washington and Beijing considering new ways to protect their technology sectors.

NYT > Business · about 7 hours ago

Dozens hurt in Bologna protests after man dies while being restrained by police

Thousands of people took to the streets demanding justice for a Moroccan-born man who died on Sunday.

BBC News · about 7 hours ago

UK borrows less than expected in June but public finances remain a challenge

Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt.

BBC News · about 7 hours ago

Shock and anger after top Ghanaian politician sentenced to 20 years for illegal mining

Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as "Chairman Wontumi", was also fined more than $10,000 (£7,450).

BBC News · about 8 hours ago

Astronomers have found the first confirmed atmosphere around a rocky planet in another star’s habitable zone. The planet, LHS 1140 b, revealed its atmosphere through helium slowly leaking into space. Located 48 light-years away, the world may have preserved its atmosphere for billions of years, making it a promising target in the search for potentially habitable planets.

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily · about 9 hours ago

Thames Water lenders offer 'golden share' to head off nationalisation

The water supplier's lenders are trying to prevent the company from being taken over by the Burnham government

BBC News · about 9 hours ago

Ancient DNA from China’s vast 4,000-year-old Shimao settlement is revealing how one of East Asia’s earliest complex societies was organized. Researchers found that its people were largely descended from local Yellow River farming communities, but also had genetic ties to distant southern and steppe populations, pointing to extensive prehistoric contact.

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily · about 11 hours ago

A newly discovered turning point in the Sun’s 11-year cycle could allow scientists to predict future solar activity years earlier than before. At this “switch-off” point, the most violent space weather abruptly ends, and the remaining number of sunspots offers clues about the next cycle’s strength. Early projections suggest Solar Cycle 26 may be moderate, but a clearer forecast is expected in about two years.

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily · about 12 hours ago

Scientists studying decades of pygmy sperm whale strandings have uncovered three previously unknown types of Helicobacter bacteria hiding in the animals’ stomachs. All four infected whales showed serious digestive damage, including inflammation, ulcers, scarring, and parasite infestations, although the bacteria were not confirmed as the cause of death.

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily · about 15 hours ago

Scientists uncovered how influenza A commandeers human cells, including a surprising strategy that dissolves tiny structures in the nucleus and releases proteins the virus may use to reproduce. The detailed molecular map could reveal new drug targets and help researchers study dangerous flu strains such as H5N1.

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily · about 15 hours ago

'Anti-ICE' army veteran started fire outside Manhattan federal building, say officials

Andrew Arrabaca, 43, was armed with two axes, a machete, three knives and fireworks, says the FBI.

BBC News · about 18 hours ago

As Google incorporates more artificial intelligence into search, people are spending more time on Google. Some website operators are crying foul.

NYT > Business · about 18 hours ago

Trump to Impose 50% Tariff on Many Canadian Goods

The administration will use an untested legal provision to put significant duties on Canadian exports, reigniting a clash with one of America’s biggest trading partners.

NYT > Business · about 20 hours ago

Judge Temporarily Pauses Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal

The delay is intended to give the court time to consider a lawsuit that argues the $111 billion merger violates antitrust laws.

NYT > Business · about 21 hours ago

The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks

The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.

BBC News · about 22 hours ago

Trump Attacks National Academies Over Climate Chapter in Judges’ Manual

The president joined Republican officials who slammed the National Academies of Sciences for a chapter about climate science in an educational guide for judges.

NYT > Science · about 23 hours ago

Trump Administration Sought Phone Records of Times Journalists and Their Relatives

The government is aggressively seeking the confidential sources of Times reporters who wrote about the president’s new Air Force One. The Times has asked a judge to quash the subpoenas.

NYT > Business · 1 day ago

The Best Genetic Risk Tools Don’t Work Equally for Everyone

Genetic prediction models are poised to revolutionize medicine. But because they have been trained on European DNA, they threaten to widen health care disparities.

NYT > Science · 1 day ago

During the Covid-19 pandemic, wastewater testing became a virus warning system. Now, scientists are using the approach to understand how communities eat.

NYT > Science · 1 day ago

Soaring Egg Prices Are Hitting China Hard

China consumes more eggs per capita than almost every other country, so a recent spike in costs is touching a nerve.

NYT > Business · 1 day ago

Two elephant-sized South American sauropods were unusually well built for standing on their hind legs. Digital tests showed that their robust femurs handled the enormous forces better than those of larger species, especially while the dinosaurs were young. The upright pose may have helped them reach treetops, frighten predators, or impress potential mates.

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily · 1 day ago

A quantum problem once described as impossible for classical computers has now been solved using relatively modest hardware. Researchers used tensor networks to compress the overwhelming wave function created by hundreds of entangled qubits, allowing some calculations to run on a laptop. Their results matched both theoretical predictions and simulations performed with a quantum computer. The method could open new paths for exploring quantum dynamics and materials.

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily · 1 day ago

The mysterious sound known as The Hum has been reported worldwide for decades, yet its source often remains impossible to find. Researchers tested whether people who hear it have exceptional low-frequency hearing or measurable sounds produced inside their ears, but neither explanation fit most participants. The strongest possibility is that many cases involve low-frequency tinnitus, even though the sound seems completely external.

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily · 2 days ago

As the World Cup final approaches, take a moment to appreciate the beautiful symmetries of humanity’s favorite truncated icosahedron.

NYT > Science · 4 days ago

Rare Pair of Improbably Light ‘Super-Puff’ Planets Is Discovered

They’re less dense than cotton candy, and they will help astrophysicists better understand the most unusual ways giant planets can form.

NYT > Science · 4 days ago